Director: Jang Young-seok
Cast: Yoon Kye-sang, Lim Se-mi, Kim Yo-han, Park Jung-yeon, Bae Myeong-jin
The Winning Try is a 2025 South Korean sports drama series directed by Jang Young-seok, blending comedy and redemption through the unlikely world of high school rugby. At its heart, the show follows a fallen star forced to confront his past while rebuilding a team, a career, and connections he once left behind.
What is The Winning Try about?
Once celebrated across the rugby field, a now-disgraced former professional player finds himself accepting a coaching position at his old high school — not out of ambition, but because there are no other doors left open. The school's rugby squad is struggling on every level: morale, skill, and numbers. What complicates matters further is the unexpected reappearance of his former girlfriend, now embedded in the same institution. Navigating old wounds alongside new responsibilities, the coach channels his hard-won experience into the team's fiercely committed captain, whose relentless drive begins to shift the dynamics both on and off the field. Together, they face setbacks that go far beyond the sport itself.
Cast & crew
Yoon Kye-sang leads as the conflicted former rugby star, bringing weathered charisma to a role that demands both physical presence and emotional restraint. Lim Se-mi plays his ex-girlfriend with grounded nuance, while Kim Yo-han anchors the younger cast as the determined team captain. Park Jung-yeon, Bae Myeong-jin, and Kil Hae-yeon round out a well-assembled ensemble under director Jang Young-seok's steady hand.
Context & significance
Korean sports dramas have built a devoted following among Persian-speaking diaspora viewers precisely because they share a storytelling sensibility that resonates across cultures — the pressure of family expectation, the weight of public failure, and the quiet dignity of second chances. The Winning Try fits squarely in that tradition, using rugby not as spectacle but as a stage for deeply human conflicts. Rugby itself remains a relatively rare setting in Korean TV, which gives the series a refreshing texture. Available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles, the show is accessible to the full range of viewers, from those who prefer to follow along in Farsi to those who want the original Korean audio with Farsi text support.
Where & how to watch
The Winning Try is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your web browser, connected TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra downloads required. Your subscription covers unlimited access; cancel anytime.